Arkansas Cherry Blossom Festival 2024

2024/3/5
Taiko
JET Booth
Sumo
More than 4,000 people attended the Arkansas Cherry Blossom Festival on Sunday, March 3. Hosted by the Hot Springs Sister City Program (and co-hosted with the Consulate-General of Japan in Nashville), this was the biggest event in the festival’s history. Visitors had the chance to see sumo, taiko, kendo, samurai sword demonstrations, and more cultural experiences at the Hot Springs Convention Center.

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